Property request · conditional use permit
Request by Westmoreland Players, Inc., owner, to modify a condition (limiting the size of a proposed sign) to…
Board decides (county’s record, Feb 13, p. 19)Approved, 5-0 · Feb 13
A step the records show opens the record itself.
In plain words
Westmoreland Players, Inc., owner, asked to modify a condition that limited the size of a proposed sign on a Conditional Use Permit.1 The property is zoned A-1 (Agricultural), Agriculture, shown as Tax Map Parcel #14-(1)-15-A, at 16217 Richmond Road.2 At the Planning Commission on January 16, 2025, one person signed up to speak, Mr. William "Bill" Armstrong of the Board of Governors of the Westmoreland Players.2 Ms. Debbie Evans, Treasurer of Westmoreland Players, told the Board the original permit was limited to 32sqft, and no comments were made at the public hearing.3 On February 13, 2025, the Board of Supervisors voted 5-0 to approve the condition modification with the suggested conditions.4 The approved change says signage shall comply with the sign regulations in the Northumberland County Zoning Ordinance, and the other 1996 conditions remain.3
Summarized from the county’s records, October 1.
Where each sentence comes from
- “to modify a condition (limiting the size of a proposed sign) to a Conditional Use Permit”The matter as the records title it
- “zoned A-1, Agriculture. The property is shown as Tax Map Parcel #14-(1)-15-A and is located at 16217 Richmond Road.” … “only one person signed up to speak at the public hearing” … “Mr. William “Bill” Armstrong stated he is on the Board of Governors of the Westmoreland Players”Jan 16, 2025 · Planning Commission · In the minutes
- “Ms. Debbie Evans, Treasurer of Westmoreland Players, presented the permit to the Board” … “The original permit was limited to 32sqft. Public Hearing Open. No comments were made.” … ““Any proposed signage shall comply with the sign regulations in the Northumberland County Zoning Ordinance.”” … “The remaining, previously approved conditions on September 12, 1996 shall remain as approved.”Request by Westmoreland Players, Inc., owner, to modify a condition (limiting th · full text
- “Motion to approve the condition modification (limiting the size of a proposed sign) to a Conditional Use Permit” … “Vote 5-0: yes, James M. Long, Richard F. Haynie, James W. Brann, Chip Williams, AC Fisher, Jr.; no, none.”Feb 13, 2025 · Board of Supervisors · Motion carried, 5-0
Written automatically from the county’s records. Each sentence has to quote the record it comes from, word for word, or it’s left out. The records have the final say.
Zoning districts here
A-1 · AgriculturalWhat the ordinance says it’s forHide
“This district covers the portions of the County which are occupied by various open uses, including farms, orchards, vineyards, forests, and parks. This district is established for the specific purpose of facilitating existing and future farming and forestry operations, conserving water and other natural resources, reducing soil erosion, protecting watersheds and reducing hazards from flood and fire. To ensure the success of the above goals, it is necessary to maintain as low a density of residential development as is reasonable. The character of this district should remain agricultural in nature, with residential, industry or small commercial business permitted only when it will benefit the immediate area without degrading the environment.”
Zoning Ordinance § 148-19
Words the law defines
Conditional use permit
Virginia law calls this a special exception, or special use permit:
“‘Special exception’ means a special use that is a use not permitted in a particular district except by a special use permit granted under the provisions of this chapter and any zoning ordinances adopted herewith.”
Code of Virginia § 15.2-2201, Chapter 22. Planning, Subdivision of Land and Zoning
What’s happened
- Thu13Feb
Board of Supervisors · a vote
ApprovedThe Board’s vote
Motion to approve the condition modification (limiting the size of a proposed sign) to a Conditional Use Permit on property zoned A-1, Agriculture with the suggested conditions. This motion… Show allMotion to approve the condition modification (limiting the size of a proposed sign) to a Conditional Use Permit on property zoned A-1, Agriculture with the suggested conditions. This motion is made in due consideration of the public health and safety, the general welfare of the community, public necessity, convenience, and in the exercise of good zoning practices and in pursuant to the body’s statutory authority.
- Thu16Jan
Meeting by meeting, newest first, in the records’ own words. Each vote names the minutes it’s written in.
The records
Gathered from Northumberland County’s agendas, minutes and notices. Checked October 26.